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states command which was sending out. there was cunningham who came with robert rauschenberg. there was exhibition of american graphic arts which a great deal of influence i'm still trying to get a great deal of. in fact, it was so exquisite what was coming that i have for years thought about america as this amazing country where people musicians walk in the streets and people and beautiful paintings. today i have problems still sometimes i was a pious a life of louis armstrong lived in the house in queens. i thought he has a castle like a big hero. for me it is still somehow very difficult to find out not everybody likes abstract paintings. not everybody likes allen ginsburg. for many years i was because this effort under the impression that this is very artistically very progressive, wonderful country, and this was the amazing impression which we all got, and i think it much more for the free western way of life. this was wonderful promotion of the values and i think it influenced so many people. and maybe the way i put
states command which was sending out. there was cunningham who came with robert rauschenberg. there was exhibition of american graphic arts which a great deal of influence i'm still trying to get a great deal of. in fact, it was so exquisite what was coming that i have for years thought about america as this amazing country where people musicians walk in the streets and people and beautiful paintings. today i have problems still sometimes i was a pious a life of louis armstrong lived in the...
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>> i have been interested in politics, especially in politics in the united states. this program has been amazing to me for getting inside -- one thing that really stayed with me was that sense of respecting both sides, respecting democrats and republicans and the independents. we must take opinions and each party view and respect them and take things from them. >> where do you want to be in 10 years? >> i see myself in the corporate world. in either in under partnership or corporation. >> i want to ask one of the professors or teachers in the audience -- who has the microphone? >> and the student government association president. >> how did you get the job? >> we have to go through a campaign. we have to get a majority vote of the student body. we have to stand for certain issues as to what we can improve. it can be for tuition or books. it can be many things i may mass communication major. this program has been great. it has been amazing and is a greatçó opportunity. miami dade college is a college of opportunities. it has presented itself with the seminar. it ha
>> i have been interested in politics, especially in politics in the united states. this program has been amazing to me for getting inside -- one thing that really stayed with me was that sense of respecting both sides, respecting democrats and republicans and the independents. we must take opinions and each party view and respect them and take things from them. >> where do you want to be in 10 years? >> i see myself in the corporate world. in either in under partnership or...
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we are the biggest community college in the united states. >> small? 160,000 students? >> yes, and we indicator to -- cater to basically all of miami dade. all the mayors, senators, congressman. we were meeting with a senator tomorrow. we have a very strong through in -- influence in southern florida. >> so you go for two years? >> correct and then we transfer off to university. >> by the way, this school, george washington, gets $50,000 some-odd a year for tuition. what do you have to pay? >> i've been in the honors college so thankfully we get in-state fully covered but it would be approximately $86 a create credit. so every year, $1,000 semester a approximately plus books. >> so a little different. >> right. >> due happen to know how many go on to a four-year university or college? >> once you graduate, especially in honors college, we all usually going on to get our bachelor's. >> what have you learned? >> just to keep an open mind. you can't narrow yourself to only your view because there are other people and their views and you need to pay attention to those. >> d
we are the biggest community college in the united states. >> small? 160,000 students? >> yes, and we indicator to -- cater to basically all of miami dade. all the mayors, senators, congressman. we were meeting with a senator tomorrow. we have a very strong through in -- influence in southern florida. >> so you go for two years? >> correct and then we transfer off to university. >> by the way, this school, george washington, gets $50,000 some-odd a year for...
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the united states constitution in today's environment? the power of money on the ability to find consensus on the hard things has gotten greater. i am not true that is going to hard decisions. i worry about this decision. >> we could not have gone the constitution if it had been negotiated on c-span. >> corporations do not want to be hated, for the most part. they have many ways to pour more money into the political process if they wanted to and they have chosen not to. to cross that line and suddenly decide that, as a corporation, i want to defeat lindsay gramm of north carolina and those corporations are in sentences co, boston, and new york city, that is -- are in san francisco, boston, and in new york city, that is the favor you can give lindsay gramm because he can make an issue of that. both lindsay gramm and barney frank might ultimately agree on knowing where that money is coming from into north carolina# massachusetts. you can take all thaqi money you want. Ñithe more you take it, the more they tried to influence the election, a
the united states constitution in today's environment? the power of money on the ability to find consensus on the hard things has gotten greater. i am not true that is going to hard decisions. i worry about this decision. >> we could not have gone the constitution if it had been negotiated on c-span. >> corporations do not want to be hated, for the most part. they have many ways to pour more money into the political process if they wanted to and they have chosen not to. to cross...
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states of america. >> and of the united states of america. >> i further swear. >> i further swear. >> that i am not the holder of any office of trust. >> that i am not the holder of any office of trust. >> under the govern of the united states. >> under the government of the united states. >> any other state. >> any other state. >> or any foreign state. >> or any foreign state. >> which i am prohibited from holding. >> which i am prohibited from holding. >> by the laws of the state of georgia. >> by the laws of the state of georgia. >> and that i am not the holder of. >> and that i am not the holder of. >> any unaccounted for public money. >> any unaccounted for public money. >> due this state. >> due this state. >> or any political subdivision. >> or any political subdivision. >> or authority thereof. >> or authority thereof. >> i further swear. >> i further swear. >> that i will uphold and support. >> that i will uphold and support. >> the ethics code. >> the ethics code. >> of the city of atlanta. >> of the city of atlanta. >> i further swear. >> i further swear. >> that i have be
states of america. >> and of the united states of america. >> i further swear. >> i further swear. >> that i am not the holder of any office of trust. >> that i am not the holder of any office of trust. >> under the govern of the united states. >> under the government of the united states. >> any other state. >> any other state. >> or any foreign state. >> or any foreign state. >> which i am prohibited from holding....
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, to make driving in the united states the safest in the world. what of the greatest threats on the road today is distracted driving. anyone using a cellphone t orexting while driving for even a second is a menace to others. we're working hard to raise awareness and combat this problem. in 2008, nearly 6000 people died because of a distracted or inattentive driver. more than half a million were injured. that is acceptable. we are encouraged to see this year's road map including distracted driving for the first time as one of the key traffic measures for each state. let me highlight how we are addressing this problem. first, their presidential action. through executive order, president obama ordered a government employees not to text while driving or while driving privately-owned vehicles on official government business. the department transportation and other federal agencies have taken leadership roles as well. the department of transportation secretary sponsor the first national distracted driver said on december 30th with which brought together
, to make driving in the united states the safest in the world. what of the greatest threats on the road today is distracted driving. anyone using a cellphone t orexting while driving for even a second is a menace to others. we're working hard to raise awareness and combat this problem. in 2008, nearly 6000 people died because of a distracted or inattentive driver. more than half a million were injured. that is acceptable. we are encouraged to see this year's road map including distracted...
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. >> to go after the taliban on the pakistani side of the border, the united states relies almost exclusively on its predator drones. but those predators require agents on the ground to direct them. >> reporter: the risks for the cia are only expected to increase here. the agency is expanding its operations both in pakistan and in afghanistan. today, the cia said its resolve was greater than ever and it vowed revenge on an enemy that managed to infiltrate one of its most important bases. nick schifrin, abc news, kabul. >>> we turn now to former cia agent bob baer, who was stationed in that part of the world, what does this attack do to gather information. >> i hit the's cats trofkic. the cia will be reluctant to send people out in the field and have them meet afghans for fear of being killed by a suicide bomber. >> can you be sure that the people that you're meeting with are legit? >> you can't always be sure. it will always be present. >> what does it say that the taliban was essentially able to infiltrate the cia, isn't it supposed to be the other way around? >> well, it's not a question of
. >> to go after the taliban on the pakistani side of the border, the united states relies almost exclusively on its predator drones. but those predators require agents on the ground to direct them. >> reporter: the risks for the cia are only expected to increase here. the agency is expanding its operations both in pakistan and in afghanistan. today, the cia said its resolve was greater than ever and it vowed revenge on an enemy that managed to infiltrate one of its most important...
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florida state becomes a better offensive unit. >> larry: one of the things in talking to the staff at florida state, in talking about derwin kitchen, you know, he started out, was going to go to florida, ended up trying to get into st. johns and ended up going to junior college. they got him from iowa, western community college. this is only his second year to be playing guard. and he is not played guard at any of the other places he has been. so he's still kind of getting used to this position out there. >> bob: kitchen, into the game averaging 8.5 per contest. two free throws, to put the 'noles up 8-2 and the hokies, now the team struggling for offense. and another steal by singleton. behind the back! he takes it to the rock and lays it in! >> larry: 39 steals for singleton on the year. that leads the acc. >> bob: what about a forward. a guy 6'9" leading the acc in steals. >> larry: he is good down the floor. he is very fast. >> bob: delaney, driving. and count the basket! malcolm delaney with all of that contact, kept his concentration and scored. he'll get an and one. ure, particu
florida state becomes a better offensive unit. >> larry: one of the things in talking to the staff at florida state, in talking about derwin kitchen, you know, he started out, was going to go to florida, ended up trying to get into st. johns and ended up going to junior college. they got him from iowa, western community college. this is only his second year to be playing guard. and he is not played guard at any of the other places he has been. so he's still kind of getting used to this...
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god bless the united states and god bless the great state of kansas. [applause] >> in a few moments, a discussion on the future of mortgage finance companies, fannie mae and freddie mac. "washington journal" is live at 7:00 eastern taking your calls on education, unemployment and the attempted bombing of northwest airlines flight. and house legislative business at 10:00 eastern. a couple of live events to tell you about this morning. the first public meeting of the financial industry inquirey commission is on c-span 2 at 9:00 eastern. the commission's look at the causes of the financial situation includes testimony from the heads of bank of america, morgan stanley, jpmorgan chase and goldman sachs. and the house armed services committee focuses on china's military. witnesses include representatives from the departments of december and state and the head of the u.s. pacific command. that's live on c-span 3 at 10:00 eastern. the future of mortgage finance companies fannie mae and freddie mac was the focus of a discussion yesterday hosted by consumer advo
god bless the united states and god bless the great state of kansas. [applause] >> in a few moments, a discussion on the future of mortgage finance companies, fannie mae and freddie mac. "washington journal" is live at 7:00 eastern taking your calls on education, unemployment and the attempted bombing of northwest airlines flight. and house legislative business at 10:00 eastern. a couple of live events to tell you about this morning. the first public meeting of the financial...
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and of the united states of america. i further swear that i am not the holder of any office of trust. under the government of the united states, any other state or any foreign state, which i am prohibited from holding. by the laws of the state of georgia, and that i am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money do this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof. i further swear that i will the pull in support the ethics code of the city of the land of. i further swissair that i have been a resident of the city of atlanta for the time required by the constitution laws of this state and the charter and ordinances of the city of the atlanta. i further swissair that i am otherwise qualified to hold set office according to the constitution, the laws of georgia and ordinances of the city of atlanta. so help me god. >> so help me god. >> congratulations. [applause] [applause] [applause] >> i love you back. [applause] >> well, to the members of the judiciary, to my council on the atlanta city council, to my
and of the united states of america. i further swear that i am not the holder of any office of trust. under the government of the united states, any other state or any foreign state, which i am prohibited from holding. by the laws of the state of georgia, and that i am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money do this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof. i further swear that i will the pull in support the ethics code of the city of the land of. i further swissair...
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this man organized an attack from outside the united states on the united states. it was an attack very much like pearl harbor, and nobody would have ever thought of prosecuting the people who attacked pearl harbor in a civilian court. president lincoln didn't do that, president roosevelt didn't do that, president bush didn't do that. i don't know why president obama wants to do that. >> larry: back with rudy giuliani in 60 seconds. fedex to ship globally, i have to learn all the countries again, so i brought in kyle as a consultant. did you know that we have customers in czechoslovakia? actually, it's called the czech republic. yes, kyle, you're a lifesaver. without kyle, i never would have heard of that new country called buttheadistan. shh. [ male announcer ] we understand. you want to grow internationally. fedex serves over 220 countries and territories. you want to grow internationally. host: could switching to geico 15% or more on car insurance? host: does charlie daniels play a mean fiddle? ♪ fiddle music charlie:hat's how you do it son. vo: geico. 15 minu
this man organized an attack from outside the united states on the united states. it was an attack very much like pearl harbor, and nobody would have ever thought of prosecuting the people who attacked pearl harbor in a civilian court. president lincoln didn't do that, president roosevelt didn't do that, president bush didn't do that. i don't know why president obama wants to do that. >> larry: back with rudy giuliani in 60 seconds. fedex to ship globally, i have to learn all the...
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it's right here in the united states. i think if you look at the statement that al qaeda and yemen issued, they said, look, there was a technical fault in this explosive, but we're going to continue on this path until we achieve succession in this mission. i think you have to take that threat seriously. >> it's in ft. hood. it's in the skies over detroit. if we're not paying attention, it's our own fault this time. evan, thanks so much. >>> now to the latest on the missing utah mother, susan powell. police continue to search for clues that can help them locate her. the mother of two has been missing for nearly a month. her children are being cared for by her husband, josh. cops call him a person of interest. i talked to susan powell's father about what he thinks about all of this. >> well, i talked briefly with him when i was able to see my grandchildren on christmas day, and the police have their reasons for naming him a person of interest. obviously, i would like him to cooperate with the police, him and his attorney to
it's right here in the united states. i think if you look at the statement that al qaeda and yemen issued, they said, look, there was a technical fault in this explosive, but we're going to continue on this path until we achieve succession in this mission. i think you have to take that threat seriously. >> it's in ft. hood. it's in the skies over detroit. if we're not paying attention, it's our own fault this time. evan, thanks so much. >>> now to the latest on the missing utah...
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and of the united states of america. i further swear that i am not the holder of in the office of trust under the government of the united states, any other state, or any foreign state which i am prohibited from holding by the laws of the state of georgia, and that i am not the holder of antique and accounted for public money -- any unaccounted for public money for any political subdivision or authority thereof. i further swear that i will uphold and support the ethics code of the city of atlanta. i further swear that i have been a resident of the city of atlanta for the time required by the constitution and laws of this state and the charter and ordinances of the city of atlanta. i further swear that i am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the constitution, the loss of georgia, and ordinances of the city of atlanta, so help me god. >> congratulations. [applause] [applause] >> i love you back. to the members of the judiciary, to my counsel on the atlantic city council, to my colleagues, to my friend and
and of the united states of america. i further swear that i am not the holder of in the office of trust under the government of the united states, any other state, or any foreign state which i am prohibited from holding by the laws of the state of georgia, and that i am not the holder of antique and accounted for public money -- any unaccounted for public money for any political subdivision or authority thereof. i further swear that i will uphold and support the ethics code of the city of...
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this was an attempted act of war against the united states of america. we had al ckqaeda moving an operative on an american plane, putting him in a specific seat to do this crime. the president took days to respond. they treat this fellow, reading him his miranda rights instead of getting an interrogation where we can get serious information. they didn't notify the other pilots. larry, did they do anything right is what i want to ask? this is a commander in chief who looks to me like he's not certain what to do when something goes wrong. he has to study it a couple weeks. we need better. >> larry: mark, how do you deal with the delicate balance between the constitution and rights of any individual, to presumption of innocence, the right to a lawyer and an imminent threat to the country? >> well, i don't think it's that delicate of a balance. we need to keep both things in full view. the reality is we can never compromise our values or beliefs in the service of fighting the war on terror. it's not an either/or proposition. it's a both/and proposition. we
this was an attempted act of war against the united states of america. we had al ckqaeda moving an operative on an american plane, putting him in a specific seat to do this crime. the president took days to respond. they treat this fellow, reading him his miranda rights instead of getting an interrogation where we can get serious information. they didn't notify the other pilots. larry, did they do anything right is what i want to ask? this is a commander in chief who looks to me like he's not...
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it's been a tremendous diplomacy black eye for the united states for years. but i don't think it's viable to return the yemenis in particular to their own governments. we have to come up with another solution and probably that means some form of military commissions holding them outside the federal criminal justice system. i do not believe moat of these people can be prosecuted successfully, particularly since many were maltreated while in u.s. custody, and we don't have adequate chain of custody of evidence. >> general mccaffrey, thanks so much. it's good to see you. >> good to be with you, chris. >>> for more on the investigation into the christmas day plot, plus how some are questioning the worth of pat-down searches at the airport, head to our website, msnbc.com. >>> other big stories we have been following for you this morning, serious snowfall expected in the midwest over the next couple of days. lake-effect snow could drop 10 to 14 inches of snow in areas east of cleveland. nbc meteorologist bill karins following the forecast for us today. bill, what d
it's been a tremendous diplomacy black eye for the united states for years. but i don't think it's viable to return the yemenis in particular to their own governments. we have to come up with another solution and probably that means some form of military commissions holding them outside the federal criminal justice system. i do not believe moat of these people can be prosecuted successfully, particularly since many were maltreated while in u.s. custody, and we don't have adequate chain of...
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not the same as the united states. but i think we should move in the direction of decriminalization. maybe drug by drug, start with marijuana, see what happens. the worst that can happen is we made a mistake and go back. it is a little like the voluntevolst everyone d act repealing alcohol. he was not sure what was going to happen and it worked and the alternative which was keeping prohibition was a disaster. chris: factor in that the president last year said that he was not going to seek to arrest those who use medical marijuana as long as they followed state laws. guest: exactly. and if i understand, the most recent state to have enacted legislation allowing medical marijuana is new jersey certainly with a far more restrictive blueprint than california and i have also heard there are another four or five states that have laws on the ballot for popular initiative or state assemblies this year in the united states. so, when president obama quite rightly says if a state accepts medical marijuana, whatever its legislatio
not the same as the united states. but i think we should move in the direction of decriminalization. maybe drug by drug, start with marijuana, see what happens. the worst that can happen is we made a mistake and go back. it is a little like the voluntevolst everyone d act repealing alcohol. he was not sure what was going to happen and it worked and the alternative which was keeping prohibition was a disaster. chris: factor in that the president last year said that he was not going to seek to...
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>> glor: tonight the deep-freeze tightens its grip over the united states and a bitter cold is likely to go on for days. i am jeff glor, also tonight, after the attack on a cia in afghanistan, a rare revelation of the identities of murder erred asians. where america stands on food safety. how do we stack up against other countries and how do we prevent the most vulnerable americans from becoming dangerously ill? >> it got worse and worse, and it felt like killer pain. >> glor: and dashboard distractions, will the next generation of in car gadgets lure drivers into taking their eyes off the road? captioning sponsored by cbs this is the "cbs evening news" with jeff glor. >> glor: good evening, the new year has been a cold year for most americans and this weekend is no exception. a deep-freeze is forecast to engulf virtually all of the continental united states overnight. the south is particularly ill prepared for such bone chilling weather. mark strassmann is in atlanta tonight. mark, good evening. >> reporter: good evening, jeff. it was 12 degrees outside here first thing this morning,
>> glor: tonight the deep-freeze tightens its grip over the united states and a bitter cold is likely to go on for days. i am jeff glor, also tonight, after the attack on a cia in afghanistan, a rare revelation of the identities of murder erred asians. where america stands on food safety. how do we stack up against other countries and how do we prevent the most vulnerable americans from becoming dangerously ill? >> it got worse and worse, and it felt like killer pain. >> glor:...
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how are they representing the united states? aren't they will not for overthrowing democratic leaders? but -- are today well known for overthrowing democratic leaders? guest: certainly in the early days the cia was doing a lot of that kind of thing. there was a well-known operation to depose leaders, democratic or not, at a lot of that of the early days that aired out in the 1970's and congressional hearings. you are right, there is a lot i know about what the cia is actually doing. it is the cia job, its charter, to go abroad and break the laws of other countries. by doing as be announced, they are breaking laws -- of other nations -- and by doing espionage, they are breaking laws of other nations. it is legal by u.s. law because it is approved by the president. but it is the nature of what they do, to steal the secrets of target governments. host: michigan, mark. help me with the name of your town. caller: it would appear that based on a lot of our recent incidents with fort hood and the letter that the ability to filter is th
how are they representing the united states? aren't they will not for overthrowing democratic leaders? but -- are today well known for overthrowing democratic leaders? guest: certainly in the early days the cia was doing a lot of that kind of thing. there was a well-known operation to depose leaders, democratic or not, at a lot of that of the early days that aired out in the 1970's and congressional hearings. you are right, there is a lot i know about what the cia is actually doing. it is the...
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not just the united states. if monetary policy was the source of housing increase in the united states, it seems reasonable to expect that international perspective that those houses would have rise as well. is that the case? with the respect of the magnitude of house price increases,economists have found that only a small portion of increase in the housing prices in this decade can be contributed to the housing policy. this can be used in models that make no use of economic theory. to demonstrate this finding in a simple way, i will use a statistical model that summarizes the historical interfaces of the housing model. this model is similar to economists that seek to analyze the evolution of data series over time. the model incorporates seven variables including measures of economic growth, inflation, unemployment and house prices and the federal funds rate, and it's estimated using data from 1997-2002. for our purposes the value of such a model can be used to predict the behavior of any areas studies, assuming
not just the united states. if monetary policy was the source of housing increase in the united states, it seems reasonable to expect that international perspective that those houses would have rise as well. is that the case? with the respect of the magnitude of house price increases,economists have found that only a small portion of increase in the housing prices in this decade can be contributed to the housing policy. this can be used in models that make no use of economic theory. to...
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. >> some unbelievable scenes playing out across the eastern united states. it's like somebody left the door open to the arctic. when forecasters are saying temperatures could come back to normal. >>> the people who once wanted to adropt a missing 3-year-old boy spoke with hln. what they say they did to help police find gabriel johnson. >>> a mystery in san francisco may have been solved hundreds of miles away where experts say scores of sea lions have turned up, and why. >>> record breaking cold across the country today. you're watching "hln news and views." i'm general jennifer westhoven, thanks for joining us. the icy roads caused many car accidents, even this massive pileup. 300 crashes were reported in one georgia county alone. driving is even more difficult further north thanks to all the snow. snow plows worked in hammond, indiana, to clear out the road but some people took to shovels to dig themselves out. >> i prefer sunnier skies, but you know, you got to do what you got to do when you live in the midwest and dealing with this weather. i'm -- usuall
. >> some unbelievable scenes playing out across the eastern united states. it's like somebody left the door open to the arctic. when forecasters are saying temperatures could come back to normal. >>> the people who once wanted to adropt a missing 3-year-old boy spoke with hln. what they say they did to help police find gabriel johnson. >>> a mystery in san francisco may have been solved hundreds of miles away where experts say scores of sea lions have turned up, and...
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and still we managed to t a majority in the unit states senate. i think that ss there is momeum building behind the idea we have goto deal with the debt threat fang this cotry. >> woodruff: sator greg, what do you y to members of your own par who voted against thisecause they said it would havlikely led to a x increase. >> i say you have to havmore confidence in our membship. i mean 8 of the members apinted from the congress are going toe republican membs. they were ing to be appoind by senator mcconnell e republican leader here in the senate and four byouse member boeer, the republican lead er in t house. i'm sure they wodn't put people on thisommission who would underme the basic republican phisophy and how you approachax policy just like i don't expect eaker pelosi or speaker reed tdo at in the area of, say, social security. that's why this commission would have been succesul because you would have h pele at the table first who understand t issues which is very important and whoave a commitment to doing sothing about the issues but also wh carr
and still we managed to t a majority in the unit states senate. i think that ss there is momeum building behind the idea we have goto deal with the debt threat fang this cotry. >> woodruff: sator greg, what do you y to members of your own par who voted against thisecause they said it would havlikely led to a x increase. >> i say you have to havmore confidence in our membship. i mean 8 of the members apinted from the congress are going toe republican membs. they were ing to be...
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this man organized an attack from outside the united states on the united states. it was an attack very much like pearl harbor, and nobody would have ever thought of prosecuting the people who attacked pearl harbor in a civilian court. president lincoln didn't do that, president roosevelt didn't do that, president bush didn't do that. i don't know why president obama wants to do that. >> larry: back in 60 seconds. ♪ well, look who's here. it's ellen. hey, mayor white. how you doing? great. come on in. would you like to see our new police department? yeah, all right. this way. and here it is. completely networked. so, anything happening, suz? she's all good. oh, my gosh. is that my car? [ whirring ] [ female announcer ] the new community. see it. live it. share it. on the human network. cisco. >> larry: back with rudy giuliani. the president is fighting two wars, trying to keep the country safe at home. what kind of message does it send when the former vice president openly says that he is not seriously fighting the war? do you think it's a good idea what dick che
this man organized an attack from outside the united states on the united states. it was an attack very much like pearl harbor, and nobody would have ever thought of prosecuting the people who attacked pearl harbor in a civilian court. president lincoln didn't do that, president roosevelt didn't do that, president bush didn't do that. i don't know why president obama wants to do that. >> larry: back in 60 seconds. ♪ well, look who's here. it's ellen. hey, mayor white. how you doing?...
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that was an effort of a person sent here to commit military act against the united states. the polls were overwhelming, rasmussen was 72% wanting him tried in military court can, on top of what happened in new york, with khalid sheikh mohammed in new york. i don't know. the mixed signals are here are bothering the american people. >> it's not exactly easing the terrorist threat. >> no. the problem what we're learning is that being nice to them is not working. >> neil: patrick, good to see you. pat caddell. revenge of the nerds washington style. the washington director on a roll with the ladies. is that a geek game changer? the most famous nerd ever lewis from "revenge of the nerds" is best. guess what else? plus-size model is turning heads here and everywhere. @' >>> people just you just like you're in high school. >> ogre! ogre! >> nerds! nerds! >> ogre, ogre! >> where are they? >> i think they're talking about us. >>> no way! >> neil: it's me. i was so intrigued by this story. are the nerds finally getting their revenge? white house budget director peter orszag has all of
that was an effort of a person sent here to commit military act against the united states. the polls were overwhelming, rasmussen was 72% wanting him tried in military court can, on top of what happened in new york, with khalid sheikh mohammed in new york. i don't know. the mixed signals are here are bothering the american people. >> it's not exactly easing the terrorist threat. >> no. the problem what we're learning is that being nice to them is not working. >> neil: patrick,...
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a city where residents, one- fourth of them all, were born outside of the united states. a trail blazing city shows annise parker to be the mayor. in this -- a trail blazing city that shows annise parker -- that show chose annise parker to be r mayor. even the homeless and hungry are blessed. give us all here is that here each other. voices that speak to truth and love. mines that make sense out of confusion. parts that move us beyond mere tolerance to embrace of our differences -- parts -- hearts that move us beyond mere tolerance to embrace our differences. made the lord lift the light of his countenance upon you and give you peace, both now and forever more. amen. >> amen. [applause] ♪ >> congratulations, mayor. >> ♪ did you hear this message wherever you stand calling every woman calling every man we are the generation that cannot afford to wait we are already late we have been looking for a song to sing a search for a melody if you are ready for the world to change if you feel the same then go on and say if you are out there sing on with me if you are out there i
a city where residents, one- fourth of them all, were born outside of the united states. a trail blazing city shows annise parker to be the mayor. in this -- a trail blazing city that shows annise parker -- that show chose annise parker to be r mayor. even the homeless and hungry are blessed. give us all here is that here each other. voices that speak to truth and love. mines that make sense out of confusion. parts that move us beyond mere tolerance to embrace of our differences -- parts --...
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states, like the united kingdom. if you look at the plans that are various different allies have in the next few months to have a conference to deal with the situation in yemen i think you can say that it is pretty clear saudi arabia is not enough. there needs to be other people involved in this equation, there needs to be other governments, and probably more money. >> nbc news terrorism analyst evan kohlmann, thanks for the update this morning and for joining us. we appreciate it. >> thank you. >>> for more on the investigation into the christmas day plot, including a look at how al qaeda has flourished in yemen, head to msnbc.com. if you have questions for me, or even questions you want to hear from evan kohlmann, twitter me, twitter.com/dav twitter.com/davidschuster. >>> now, to the latest on the cold snap across much of the country. temperatures are going to plunge from the plains to the northeast today. there will also be snow and lots of it. a foot of snow is already on the ground there in maine. take a look at
states, like the united kingdom. if you look at the plans that are various different allies have in the next few months to have a conference to deal with the situation in yemen i think you can say that it is pretty clear saudi arabia is not enough. there needs to be other people involved in this equation, there needs to be other governments, and probably more money. >> nbc news terrorism analyst evan kohlmann, thanks for the update this morning and for joining us. we appreciate it....
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driving in the united states is the safest in the world. one of the greatest threats on the road today is distracted driving. anyone using a cell phone a texting while driving or taking their eyes off the road for even a second is a menace to others. we are working hard to raise awareness about this problem and take direct actions to combat it. our research shows in 2008 nearly 6,000 people died in crashes involving a distracted or inattentive driver and more than half a million were injured. that is unacceptable. we are greiling kurds to see this year's roadmap now includes destructed driving for the first time is one of its key measures of traffic safety for each state. let me highlight howie atia tr addressing this problem. first for presidential action. through executive order on september 30th president obama directed federal employees not to engage in texting while driving a government owned vehicles when using government supplied electronic equipment or while driving privately owned vehicles on official government business. the depar
driving in the united states is the safest in the world. one of the greatest threats on the road today is distracted driving. anyone using a cell phone a texting while driving or taking their eyes off the road for even a second is a menace to others. we are working hard to raise awareness about this problem and take direct actions to combat it. our research shows in 2008 nearly 6,000 people died in crashes involving a distracted or inattentive driver and more than half a million were injured....
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united states wants to see a return on its money. essentially he pressed the president to take the fight to al qaeda. >> so now? >> he's coming back with that message, only he's underlining it with harsher words and more money that the u.s. is promising. >> he wants to see action? >> he wants the yemeni government to take action against al qaeda. the problem is, by focusing so exclusively on al qaeda, the u.s. almost induces the type of results it's hoping to avoid. >> last question to mr. hall. do you agree with mr. johnston, it's probably not the case there will be boots on the ground? >> i think there are boots on the ground, i hope they are yemeni boots. the u.s. role is providing intelligence, training, equipment. that's our comparative advant e advantage. i would argue we're not just talking about a military response to this problem. we have to broaden our efforts, we have to look at the economic, political and social factors that make yemen an attractive safe haven for al qaeda, we have to address those as well. the significan
united states wants to see a return on its money. essentially he pressed the president to take the fight to al qaeda. >> so now? >> he's coming back with that message, only he's underlining it with harsher words and more money that the u.s. is promising. >> he wants to see action? >> he wants the yemeni government to take action against al qaeda. the problem is, by focusing so exclusively on al qaeda, the u.s. almost induces the type of results it's hoping to avoid....
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, to defeat the united states. and that was their goal, as they have assessed how they have done. i think they would see their own track record as a mixed bag. they achieved some things but at a tremendous price in their terms. their movement is falterring in some respects. and i will not give, it's not the place to give a detailed assessment. but those are some key elements of their thinking. but they are thinking globally, when bin laden talked in 2007 and promised to attack the united states again. he oddly i thought referred to the need to counter global participation, that we are encountering the world. and he asserted that the major corporation had killed president kennedy. rather striking probes from an islammist. but he was appealing to the american people in that way. host: what does the attack on christmas day tell you about both the power of al-qaeda and america's ability to respond to those attacks? guest: i think on one hand those attacks will be extremely difficult to stop. not to say that we should h
, to defeat the united states. and that was their goal, as they have assessed how they have done. i think they would see their own track record as a mixed bag. they achieved some things but at a tremendous price in their terms. their movement is falterring in some respects. and i will not give, it's not the place to give a detailed assessment. but those are some key elements of their thinking. but they are thinking globally, when bin laden talked in 2007 and promised to attack the united states...
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i want the united states to be what it has always been and that is a leader, the leader when it comes to a clean energy future. that's exactly what this clean energy manufacturing initiative will help us do. it will help close the clean energy gap that's group between america and other nations. through this initiative we're awarding $2.3 billion in tax credits for american manufacturers of clean energy technologies. companies that build wind turbines, produce solar panels and assemble cutting-edge batteries. the initiative we're outlining today will likely generate 17,000 jobs and roughly $5 billion or that will leverage in the private sector investments, could help create tens of thousands of additional jobs. at the same time this initiative will give a much-needed fwooft our manufacturing sector by building new plants or upgrading old ones and will take an important step to meeting the goal of doubling the amount of renewable power we use in the next three years with wind turbines and solar panels built right here in the u.s.a. this is good for middle class families, good for our se
i want the united states to be what it has always been and that is a leader, the leader when it comes to a clean energy future. that's exactly what this clean energy manufacturing initiative will help us do. it will help close the clean energy gap that's group between america and other nations. through this initiative we're awarding $2.3 billion in tax credits for american manufacturers of clean energy technologies. companies that build wind turbines, produce solar panels and assemble...
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croix, united states virgin islands, and for other purposes. and for consideration of the bill h.r. 4474, to authorize the continued use of search and water diversion located on national forest system land in the frank church river of no return wilderness and the sellway bitterroot wil wildernen the state of idaho and for other purposes. the speaker pro tempore: referred to the house calendar and ordered precipitationed. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, proceedings will resume on the motions to suspend the rules previously postponed. voteslike taken in the following order -- votes will be takened in to thing order. house resolution 990 by the yeas and nays. house resolution 1011 by the yeas and nays. and house resolution 1003 by the yeas and nays. proceedings on the house resolutions 1024 will resume later this week. first electronic vote will be conducted as a 15-minute vote. the remaining electronic votes will be conducted as five-minute votes. the unfinished business is the vote of the motion of the gentlewoman from california, ms. woolsey,
croix, united states virgin islands, and for other purposes. and for consideration of the bill h.r. 4474, to authorize the continued use of search and water diversion located on national forest system land in the frank church river of no return wilderness and the sellway bitterroot wil wildernen the state of idaho and for other purposes. the speaker pro tempore: referred to the house calendar and ordered precipitationed. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, proceedings will resume on the motions to...
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it is something i championed in the united states senate. it has real implications for the area you want to get into and that's health care, because if we could get these small you know, devices and they could cure -- cancer and others quickly and without more scarring and the like, it is going to make a big difference. in the short-term, transportation funding will be a big priority for me this year. we have been able to -- to win the issuance of build america bonds so municipalities in the valley and elsewhere have a new option if financing roads and bridges and transportation systems. that will be a shot in the arm for the area because we know you can't have big league economic growth with little league transportation systems. now in terms of the area you would like to see in the health bill, there are -- some additional programs that are going to help us get the folks that we're going to need to carry out this bill. and if you'll lead me -- heave me your e-mail and phone, we'll be glad to work with you specifically, to sort of walk you a
it is something i championed in the united states senate. it has real implications for the area you want to get into and that's health care, because if we could get these small you know, devices and they could cure -- cancer and others quickly and without more scarring and the like, it is going to make a big difference. in the short-term, transportation funding will be a big priority for me this year. we have been able to -- to win the issuance of build america bonds so municipalities in the...
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berated and banned from boarding a flight to the united states, all because of her faith. the council on american islamic relations calls these textbook cases of profiling. >> it is against the law, unconstitutional and un-american to single out people because of their religion. >> reporter: u.s. customs who handle the canadian woman's case would not comment, but in a statement to cnn, the tsa says current screenings from bulky headwear has been in place since 2007. wearing a headscarf doesn't automatically trigger a search and "in instances where passengers choose not to remove bulky clothing, including headwear, our office are trained to offer a private screening area, and may conduct a pat down search to clear the individual." hasan says her pat down search happened in public, in front of her 5-year-old daughter and several male tsa agents. she stresses she favors strict security, but not when the screening is selective. >> do they even know what they're looking for? you're targeting innocent people yet the bad guy, getting away. makes me wonder. >> reporter: the counci
berated and banned from boarding a flight to the united states, all because of her faith. the council on american islamic relations calls these textbook cases of profiling. >> it is against the law, unconstitutional and un-american to single out people because of their religion. >> reporter: u.s. customs who handle the canadian woman's case would not comment, but in a statement to cnn, the tsa says current screenings from bulky headwear has been in place since 2007. wearing a...
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the government of the united states is at war, and it is at war with militant islam. and militant islam is not a nation, it's not a state, it doesn't have a flag, it doesn't wear a uniform and it is spreading like wildfire across africa and across the middle east. and we must confront militant jihadist islam and prevent it from creating instability, creating failed states where people like al schabob in somalia or the terrorists groups in yemen can then provide choke points for the red sea or the gulf of adren or the straits of hormuth, and it's not an american war, it's a war problem and we're at war. >> ken robinson, thank you very much. >>> meantime back here at home in the united states, we're dealing with very, very cold weatherment our jacqui jeras is in the cnn severe center checking a nor'easter on the horizon tomorrow that will cause flooding and major travel delays. it is bitterly, bitterly cold. jacqui? >> this is definitely the coldest air of the season for a lot of folks, don. and it's so cold, it's really dangerous to be outside for some people. i want t
the government of the united states is at war, and it is at war with militant islam. and militant islam is not a nation, it's not a state, it doesn't have a flag, it doesn't wear a uniform and it is spreading like wildfire across africa and across the middle east. and we must confront militant jihadist islam and prevent it from creating instability, creating failed states where people like al schabob in somalia or the terrorists groups in yemen can then provide choke points for the red sea or...
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the united states is offering our full assistance to haiti and to others in the region. we will be providing both civilian and military disaster relief and humanitarian assistance, and our prayers are with the people who have suffered, their families and their loved ones. >> larry: we'll check with the representative unicef in a moment. let's go back to patrice pierre. she's on the phone with us. she has family in haiti. she spoke to some relatives earlier. any further contact, patrice? >> caller: yes, larry. i have spoken to my uncle in haiti and things are really bad right now, from what i hear. >> larry: better. in what way? >> well, a lot of houses are falling apart, especially the two-story houses. they are falling apart. our home has fallen apart and there's a big hotel in petionville called hotel montana has collapsed to the ground. >> larry: you didn't mean better? >> no. no. >> larry: i misunderstood you. >> yes. >> larry: what are your own emotions right now? you live in haiti, right? >> yes, i do. >> larry: are you going to try to go back? >> yes, i'm going to
the united states is offering our full assistance to haiti and to others in the region. we will be providing both civilian and military disaster relief and humanitarian assistance, and our prayers are with the people who have suffered, their families and their loved ones. >> larry: we'll check with the representative unicef in a moment. let's go back to patrice pierre. she's on the phone with us. she has family in haiti. she spoke to some relatives earlier. any further contact, patrice?...
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states. -- cannot operate from there to attack us in the united states. the way to do that is to support the people and be sure that they are not providing a base for al qaeda. host: talking about civilian leadership in afghanistan, a serious a call from pennsylvania. caller: i was wondering if you could comment on the general attitude of the afghani people toward the u.s., particularly when we do eventually get out of their. i mean, are we expecting them to say, hey, thanks, america? what is your understanding of their gratitude? guest: that is a good question. i served both in afghanistan and iraq, and in iraq, there is not a good feeling in general about the american occupation. in afghanistan, it is quite different. the afghan people are pleased to be free of the taliban. and be freed them from the taliban. they're pleased by that -- and we freed them from the taliban in 2001. they are pleased by that. and the taliban there is declining, well under 10% at this point. and the afghan people have been generally supportive of the united states. when i was
states. -- cannot operate from there to attack us in the united states. the way to do that is to support the people and be sure that they are not providing a base for al qaeda. host: talking about civilian leadership in afghanistan, a serious a call from pennsylvania. caller: i was wondering if you could comment on the general attitude of the afghani people toward the u.s., particularly when we do eventually get out of their. i mean, are we expecting them to say, hey, thanks, america? what is...
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he also says in his video that this attack was something that was designed to show the united states, the cia and jordanian intelligence that he couldn't be bought off with, as he says, millions of dollars, that his faith was much stronger than that. he also said the attack was in revenge for the killing of a taliban, senior leader. what he said was in u.s. attack. the very clear message here for intelligence agencies is that they had an agent hoo wwho agen tracki tracking down al qaeda leaders and double crossed them. >>> in this country, umar farouk abdullah mutallab, the man accused of trying to bomb a plane on christmas day has made his first court appearance. >> reporter: waking in a small michigan jail cell, yesterday, he was here at the federal court in detroit. he entered the courtroom very slowly surrounded by u.s. marshalse was walking with some difficulty. the alleged suicide bomber has suffered second and third-decked self-inflicted wounds after detonating that device on board the plane. his feet were shackled, appeared thin, almost frail. his lauren terd a plea of not gui
he also says in his video that this attack was something that was designed to show the united states, the cia and jordanian intelligence that he couldn't be bought off with, as he says, millions of dollars, that his faith was much stronger than that. he also said the attack was in revenge for the killing of a taliban, senior leader. what he said was in u.s. attack. the very clear message here for intelligence agencies is that they had an agent hoo wwho agen tracki tracking down al qaeda leaders...
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the united states government cites an active al qaeda threat. the suspect in the christmas day plane bomb attempt says he got his marching orders from al qaeda in yemen, an emerging front in the war on terror. we've learned general david petraeus paid a surprise visit to yemen meeting with yemeni officials and meeting with u.s. military commanders. petraeus says the united states will double counterterrorism aid to yemen this year. >>> president obama set to return to washington tomorrow ahead of a tuesday meeting with top national security officials on the series of failures that allowed the bomb suspect to board a plane, armed with explosives. joining us now live richard wolf, an msnbc political analyst. richard, the developments in gemmen are intriguing regardless of what's fueling them. let's go through the possibilities. general petraeus meets with yemeni leaders yesterday. today they decide to announce there's an active al qaeda threat. is it possible that maybe this is because general petraeus meetings with yemeni leaders did not go as we
the united states government cites an active al qaeda threat. the suspect in the christmas day plane bomb attempt says he got his marching orders from al qaeda in yemen, an emerging front in the war on terror. we've learned general david petraeus paid a surprise visit to yemen meeting with yemeni officials and meeting with u.s. military commanders. petraeus says the united states will double counterterrorism aid to yemen this year. >>> president obama set to return to washington...
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. >>> new rules for flights entering the united states. it includes body scans, pat downs and random screenings for u.s. bound international passengers. tsa says anyone traveling nations regarded as state sponsors of terrorism and other countries of interest will be subjected to enhanced screening. cube airan, superdelegate dan on the list as are nigeria, yemen, pakistan. those new rules took engineer as an airport emerged from security lockdown. >>> an overseas terror threat shut down some western embassies. >>> and the big chill could make it more dangerous for those prone to heart attacks. 9 after the hour. watching 9 news knew. >>> owners of a motel in the keys led police to one of "america's most wanted." officers caught up to paul mirage over the weekend, charged with killing his twin sister and three others in florida after thanksgiving dinner. >>> no word on when the u.s. and british embassies in yemen will reopen. they were locked up sunday after fresh threats from al- qaeda. tomorrow, president obama is scheduled to meet with top
. >>> new rules for flights entering the united states. it includes body scans, pat downs and random screenings for u.s. bound international passengers. tsa says anyone traveling nations regarded as state sponsors of terrorism and other countries of interest will be subjected to enhanced screening. cube airan, superdelegate dan on the list as are nigeria, yemen, pakistan. those new rules took engineer as an airport emerged from security lockdown. >>> an overseas terror threat...
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states. 35% are the two top taxes in the united states. plus, if you throw in the estate gift and generation skipping taxes which you referred to, that's currently 45%. actually, it's currently zero because we're in a year in which those taxes have disappeared. but those are likely to come back at a 45% rate. and in 2011 on january 1, the estate tax jumps back up to a 55% rate. and a lot of other taxes do, too, as the bush tax cuts capire. so taxes are high in the united states because we're not doing anything to reduce those taxes. the rest of the world is slowly and wonderfully reducing the taxes on business income and personal income. that's great. that's making those economies where that's happening much more vibrant and growth is higher. but in the united states, those taxes remain high. in fact, there are plans in the obama administration and in other places to cause those taxes to rise even further and new taxes, value add taxes, taxes for health care, taxes for energy, to go up. that will hurt the u.s. score in our index. host: how
states. 35% are the two top taxes in the united states. plus, if you throw in the estate gift and generation skipping taxes which you referred to, that's currently 45%. actually, it's currently zero because we're in a year in which those taxes have disappeared. but those are likely to come back at a 45% rate. and in 2011 on january 1, the estate tax jumps back up to a 55% rate. and a lot of other taxes do, too, as the bush tax cuts capire. so taxes are high in the united states because we're...
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we represent law enforcement throughout the united states. this is a critical issue, no matter what size your agency is. if you are a large agency like new york or if you are a one-man police department, the ability to share information and communicate that information in a timely fashion is critical to public safety. we support wholly the efforts to remove the d-block from the auction and to provide that for public safety. what we need to see is leadership, here in washington. you have heard or you will hear from the public safety people who say how important this is that we are able to communicate and not just law enforcement to law enforcement but law enforcement talking to fire services to emergency services people. everyone must be able to communicate. they must be able to talk and send data between each other and it's very important that the people in washington, our leaders and elected officials take a leadership position and provide us with the tools so we can make our communities at home safe. >> thank you, chief lane. i introduce ch
we represent law enforcement throughout the united states. this is a critical issue, no matter what size your agency is. if you are a large agency like new york or if you are a one-man police department, the ability to share information and communicate that information in a timely fashion is critical to public safety. we support wholly the efforts to remove the d-block from the auction and to provide that for public safety. what we need to see is leadership, here in washington. you have heard...
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kennedy institute for the united states senate. where it gathered at the boston campus of the university of massachusetts, on whose land the kennedy institute will eventually be built. in an order determined by lottery, let me introduce the three candidates that are with us. scott brown, the republican candidate, is in his third term in the state senate welcoming -- representing the north folk district. martha coakley, the democratic candidate, was elected in 2006 after serving eight years as district attorney of middlesex county. joseph kennedy, no relation to the late senator, is an independent candidate who was a member of the national libertarian party pretty worse in information technology. in preparing questions, i consulted with members of the media and other peoples whose judgment i trust. the questions themselves are known only to me. to the audience, once again, hold your applause until the end. we will begin with a series of question to the candidate, leaving time for response in discussion. by lottery, the first questio
kennedy institute for the united states senate. where it gathered at the boston campus of the university of massachusetts, on whose land the kennedy institute will eventually be built. in an order determined by lottery, let me introduce the three candidates that are with us. scott brown, the republican candidate, is in his third term in the state senate welcoming -- representing the north folk district. martha coakley, the democratic candidate, was elected in 2006 after serving eight years as...
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as citizens of the united states, united states of america, we need to be vigilant. we need to pay attention to what is going on around us. we need to watch and listen. host: let's begin with air marshals not allowed on airplanes overseas. guest: air marshals are allowed, and they routinely do fly. if i'm correct, they generally fly on american carriers. that may be the only limitation. it is up to foreign governments to provide security on foreign carriers. they do not speak publicly very much about their operations. air marshals are very much on flights coming from overseas. they recognize that is perhaps the more severe threat, incoming flights. they're not on every flight, but they are on a lot more than they were right before christmas. in situations where foreign governorgovernments have said t- and the u.s. does have the authority to say to a carrier that you cannot fly to the u.s. because of concerns about security. for example, if it is not sufficient at an airport, they can block flights for that city. that does not often occur, but they do have that power.
as citizens of the united states, united states of america, we need to be vigilant. we need to pay attention to what is going on around us. we need to watch and listen. host: let's begin with air marshals not allowed on airplanes overseas. guest: air marshals are allowed, and they routinely do fly. if i'm correct, they generally fly on american carriers. that may be the only limitation. it is up to foreign governments to provide security on foreign carriers. they do not speak publicly very much...
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there were actually invented in the united states. -- they were actually invented in the united states. all of the vehicle manufacturers are spending an enormous amount of time on the component and of this to take cost out, to take weight out because weight is very important in creating optimal energy and so forth. you've also got some very good technology companies who have been attracted to this particular game in order to provide what they think are bad -- or better mousetraps. host: nick on the republican line in florida. caller: i've got a question about how accurate at all this information is that has been forced to the automakers about efficiency, cost and so on. what i know, talking to german people in engineering -- they have a successful engineering staff in germany -- and also here and so on. this technology is nothing new. we built the first electric battery in 1962. we did a hybrid in 1967. this technology is not brand new technology. we developed this in the 1960's. german companies to the same thing. and what it did, this amount of r&d is not cost-effective. the harvard
there were actually invented in the united states. -- they were actually invented in the united states. all of the vehicle manufacturers are spending an enormous amount of time on the component and of this to take cost out, to take weight out because weight is very important in creating optimal energy and so forth. you've also got some very good technology companies who have been attracted to this particular game in order to provide what they think are bad -- or better mousetraps. host: nick on...
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states. still even the president admits security measures can't catch everything. >> an alert and courageous citizenry are far more resilient than an isolated extremist. >> reporter: which leaves the flying public on the front lines, just as on christmas day when a passenger confronted the alleged terrorist on that northwest flight. one traveler we spoke with says he wants airlines to give passengers better guidance on how to react. >> there should be advice given, and if that advice is taken, well, that's a different matter. >> reporter: security experts say being on the lookout is key, not profiling someone based on ethnicity but checking for out-of-place behavior, and many travelers we spoke with recognize it's important to be vigilant. >> i try to keep a look out for something weird. ? all of us need to be in it to help because it's our lives and our country that we're trying to prote protect. >> reporter: the transportation security administration says more air marshals in training now w
states. still even the president admits security measures can't catch everything. >> an alert and courageous citizenry are far more resilient than an isolated extremist. >> reporter: which leaves the flying public on the front lines, just as on christmas day when a passenger confronted the alleged terrorist on that northwest flight. one traveler we spoke with says he wants airlines to give passengers better guidance on how to react. >> there should be advice given, and if that...
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in terms of the united states, the u.s. will be and pour in contributor but it will not be the only one. it is not going to do this alone, it cannot do it alone. it has to be an important effort by the development banks, by the europeans, by the private sector in helping to bring haiti back. it has got to be a coordinated and international effort. host: front page of "the philadelphia inquirer." it said heydey, at a glance spirit -- haiti at a glance. here is a look at the other numbers as well. 1700 u.s. troops on the ground and another 2000 marines are on the way. new york, bill on the independent line. caller: i hope your guest will find a little bit -- spend a little bit of time talking about the bush policy of supporting a coup in haiti in 2004. my thought is that haiti is not the poorest and least developed country in the western hemisphere by accident. in fact, it is by design. the design is american policy there. . . host: going forward, what do you think the u.s. role should be? caller: i do not know. it is a mess.
in terms of the united states, the u.s. will be and pour in contributor but it will not be the only one. it is not going to do this alone, it cannot do it alone. it has to be an important effort by the development banks, by the europeans, by the private sector in helping to bring haiti back. it has got to be a coordinated and international effort. host: front page of "the philadelphia inquirer." it said heydey, at a glance spirit -- haiti at a glance. here is a look at the other...
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will it trigger a political fight here in the united states? we have the latest information on that attempt to blow up the airliner over detroit. you're watching msnbc sunday. show and tell... with all the pet hair in the air my eyes would really itch. but now i have new zyrtec® itchy eye drops. no other allergy itchy eye drop works faster or longer. zyrtec® itchy eye drops work fast i can love the air™. (announcer) find it in the allergy aisle. ♪ (announcer) right now, all over the country, discover customers are getting five percent cashback bonus on travel. it pays to get more, it pays to discover. >>> new developments in yemen today where al qaeda is said to have recruited and armed the so called underwear bomber. the u.s. embassy is closed in yemen because of an active threat from al qaeda. >>> president obama set to return to washington tomorrow ahead of a tuesday meeting with top security officials on the series of failures that allowed the bomb suspect to board a plane armed with explosives. for more now on who will be held accoun
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in the united states. every president in the middle east there is for lies. the problem is not to rid al qaeda. everybody looks up to the united states and wishing united states can change that system to make a free democracy so every country. yemen, tomorrow. so mall you. if you remember, all these leaders is dictators and they have a benefit from having organization like this going to keep democracy against them. we need democracy and liberty from the middle east from the leaders not from the people. you watch and see what will be. unfortunately, people in america don't realize it's the true picture in the middle east. not just saudi arabia but all middle east. host: where are you from originally? caller: i was born in egypt but i fought against russia in afghanistan and i don't realize all this is political to me. the problem truly believe me is the leader in those country. presidents are not for democracy. host ho thanks with the call. this weekend "new york times," a list of reuben writing in a clear
in the united states. every president in the middle east there is for lies. the problem is not to rid al qaeda. everybody looks up to the united states and wishing united states can change that system to make a free democracy so every country. yemen, tomorrow. so mall you. if you remember, all these leaders is dictators and they have a benefit from having organization like this going to keep democracy against them. we need democracy and liberty from the middle east from the leaders not from the...
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states to jordanian intelligence. also, we can see in this videotape that is sitting next to the current head of the pakistani taliban, and he said this attack was in part revenge for the u.s. in a drone attack last year killing the pakistani taliban leader at that time. so a multiple message here and another part of the message that's very, very clear is just how important the taliban have come in these sort of al qaeda-type operations here, taking this arab doctor and the taliban essentially being the front group, if you will, perpetrating what is essentially a very much al qaeda-type attack. fredricka? >> and so how might this video, you know, impact cia, jordanian intelligence gathering, sharing plans this point forward? >> you know, as much as what this doctor comes out and says he was a double act, went over to the taliban, according to an analyst here very familiar with operations in the middle east he said quite simply the united states, jordan intelligence, cia and all of the other intelligence agencies worki
states to jordanian intelligence. also, we can see in this videotape that is sitting next to the current head of the pakistani taliban, and he said this attack was in part revenge for the u.s. in a drone attack last year killing the pakistani taliban leader at that time. so a multiple message here and another part of the message that's very, very clear is just how important the taliban have come in these sort of al qaeda-type operations here, taking this arab doctor and the taliban essentially...